Arkansas Nutrition, Obesity, and Health Research Retreat October 25-26, 2017 Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, Fayetteville Sponsoring Partners: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF) University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture Center for Human Nutrition, Institute of Food Science and Engineering Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC) Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) Background With the increase in research related to nutrition, exercise, health and chronic disease within the University of Arkansas system, this meeting will be an important opportunity to bring scientists from across the state together to build collaborations and leverage cross-disciplinary teams to pursue grant funding Meeting Objectives Initiate cross-campus collaborations in nutrition, exercise, obesity, and health Provide the opportunity for pilot funding (up to awards) to foster collaboration and pursuit of federal grant funding Identify key gaps in our current knowledge and infrastructure related to nutritional and exercise science research in the state of Arkansas Participants Administrators and faculty conducting research in the areas of nutrition, obesity, and health in Arkansas Government representatives from areas relevant to nutrition and obesity Industry representatives with interests in food, nutrition and health Arkansas Biosciences Institute representatives AGENDA – DAY Wednesday, October 25th: Registration / Mix & Mingle Location: Apple Blossom Brewery, Fayetteville, Arkansas Attendees: All 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:45 pm Check-In and Registration Welcome & Overview of 2-day program: Sean Adams Eat, drink, be merry, and collaborate! AGENDA – DAY Thursday, October 26th: Research Symposium Location: Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, Fayetteville 7:30 am Check-In, Coffee, Tea, Breakfast (The Farmer’s Table) 8:00 am Introduction to Research Day Jamie I Baum, Ph.D (Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Center for Human Nutrition, Department of Food Science) Division of Agriculture 8:05 am Welcome Donald R Bobbitt, Ph.D President, University of Arkansas System 8:20 am Keynote Sean H Adams, Ph.D, Director, Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center; Professor and Chief, Developmental Nutrition Section, Dept of Pediatrics, UAMS Title: Collaborative Team Science: thrills and spills 8:50 am Session 1: Molecular Nutrition and the Microbiome Introduction: Clarence Watson, Ph.D., Associate VP for Agriculture Research, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 8:55 am Laxmi Yeruva, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics; ACNC & ACRI faculty) Title: 9:15 am Walter Bottje, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Poultry Science, Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Title: Proteogenomics reveals enriched ribosome assembly and protein translation in muscle associated with high feed efficiency 9:35 am Jingchao Zhao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Title: Dual purpose with dual benefit: investigation of farm animal microbiome models for human health and disease research 9:55 am Yan Huang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science; Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Title: Maternal Nutrition and Fetal Muscle Development 10:15 am Jae Kyeom Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Human and Environmental Sciences; Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Title: 10:35 am Break 10:50 am Session 2: Programs and Cores Introduction: Larry Cornett, Ph.D., UAMS Vice Chancellor for Research 10:55 am Nathan Avaritt, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Biochemistry & ACRI faculty) Title: 11:10 am Judith Weber, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics & ACRI faculty) Title: 11:25 pm Kelly Mercer, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics & ACNC faculty) Title: 11:40 am Anthony Goudie, Ph.D (ACHI) Title: 11:55 pm Q&A 12:00 pm Lunch (Rockin’ Baker) 12:35 pm Session 3: Nutrition, Exercise, and Cardiometabolic Health Introduction: James Rankin, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 12:40 pm Elisabet Borsheim, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics; ACNC & ACRI faculty) Title: 1:00 pm Stavros Kavouras, Ph.D., Professor; Director of the Hydration Science Lab; Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Title: "Low water intake and glucose regulation Is vasopressin a culprit?” 1:20 pm Il-Young Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Department of Geriatrics, Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity, UAMS Title: Anabolic Response to Meal Protein Intake in Older Adults and Its Implication on Sarcopenia 1:40 pm Jamie Baum, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Department of Food Science, Center for Human Nutrition, Division of Ag Title: The importance of branched-chain amino acids in muscle function 2:00 pm Nicholas P Greene, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Title: Mitochondria and Muscle Wasting in Cancer-Cachexia 2:20 pm Break 2:35 pm Session 4: Community and Social Aspects of Nutrition Introduction: Jean-Franỗois Meullenet, Ph.D., Professor and Head Department of Food Science; Director, Institute of Food Science & Engineering; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 2:40 pm Kevin M Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., University Professor & Jones Chair in Community; Director, Community & Family Institute; Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Title: Assessing Food Insecurity, Weight Status, and Health Among Northwest Arkansas Youth 3:00 pm Christopher R Long, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Evaluation, Office of Community Health and Research, UAMS Northwest; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, UAMS Title: Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Northwest Arkansas: Food Pantries, Public Schools, and Pacific Islanders 3:20 pm Taren Swindle, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Family and Preventive Medicine) Title: 3:40 pm Lisa Washburn, Dr.PH., Associate Professor – Health, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service Title: Engaging Communities To Address Healthy Food and Physical Activity Access 4:00 pm Break 4:15 pm Session 5: Childhood Obesity and Maternal/Child Nutrition Introduction: Rudy Nayga, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Tyson Chair in Food Policy Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 4:20 pm Michael Thomsen, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics; Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Title: Working to understand environmental contributors to childhood obesity 4:40 pm Keshari Thakali, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics & ACNC faculty) Title: 5:00 pm Aline Andres, Ph.D (UAMS Dept of Pediatrics & ACNC faculty) Title: 5:20 pm Erin Howie, PhD., Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Title: Taking a walk to the wild side of childhood obesity: Physical activity measurement and promotion in children and families 5:40 pm Closing Remarks & Logistics Jamie Baum 6:30 pm Networking and Collaboration Dinner (UAF, UAMS, and Division of Agriculture Administrators and Faculty Only) Location: Ella’s Restaurant, The Inn at Carnall Hall AGENDA – DAY Friday, October 27th: Pilot Funding and Working Groups Attendees: UAF, UAMS, and Division of Agriculture Faculty Only Location: Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, Fayetteville 8:30 am Check-In, Coffee and Breakfast (Dirty Apron BakeHouse) 9:00 am Introduction and Setting the Stage Rudy Nayga, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Tyson Chair in Food Policy Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 9:15 am Working groups 11:15 am Conclusion and Next Steps 11:30 am Adjourn